Patchouly
EtroCologne1989
Side by side
Patchouly vs. Fille en Aiguilles
Is Patchouly better than Fille en Aiguilles?
Fille en Aiguilles rates higher with the community.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
woodyaromaticwarm spicyfresh spicybalsamicamber
This match is computed by our similarity model. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between Patchouly and Fille en Aiguilles?
| Patchouly | Fille en Aiguilles | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Cologne | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 1989 | 2009 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | — | Christopher Sheldrake, Serge Lutens |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Patchouly and Fille en Aiguilles smell?
Patchouly
Woody
Aromatic
Patchouli
Warm Spicy
Fresh Spicy
Earthy
Herbal
Balsamic
Fille en Aiguilles
Woody
Aromatic
Fresh Spicy
Amber
Conifer
Smoky
Balsamic
Warm Spicy
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Patchouly and Fille en Aiguilles share?
Top
ArtemisiaBergamotFlorida orange
—Heart
SandalwoodGeraniumRose
IncensePine NeedlesBalsam FirDried FruitsSpicy NotesBay LeafVetiverHerbaceous NotesSolar Notes
Base
PatchouliCypressAmberMintVanillaMusk
—Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Herbaceous Notes
ArtemisiaMint
Bay LeafHerbaceous Notes
Woody Notes
SandalwoodCypress
Pine Needles
Where they fit
When and where do Patchouly and Fille en Aiguilles work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Patchouly or Fille en Aiguilles?
| Patchouly | Fille en Aiguilles | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Patchouly and Fille en Aiguilles?
Patchouli done without apology. Bold, dark, and a little smoky. Some people lean in. Others walk out. That's the point, this isn't for the tentative. Ever.Patchouly
Fille en Aiguilles is not a safe blind buy. The pine needles hit with an almost aggressive sharpness before the incense and dried fruits soften the edges.Fille en Aiguilles
Keep comparing
More comparisons to explore
Good to know